Jamie Ansorge, principal at Cozen O’Connor New York Public Strategies, has been recognized by PoliticsNY among the 2023 Cannabis Industry Power Players. The Power Players list includes “leaders in government and business” who have “championed social equity, working hard to ensure that small and minority-owned businesses have equal access to licenses and funding, while also driving innovation within the industry.” In addition to Jamie, among the recognized individuals are Eric Adams, mayor of New York City, Kathy Hochul, New York state governor, Peter Caldini, CEO of Acreage Holdings, and others.

Jamie has counseled several of the world’s leading cannabis companies, including Canopy Growth, Curaleaf, and Dutchie, on the New York market. He was deeply involved in efforts to pass legislation on hemp and CBD products that preceded the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, and was active in adult-use legalization efforts as well. Jamie “has intricate knowledge of NYS cannabis law, regulation, and policy while maintaining close working relationships with key elected officials and agency staff. He also works with a diverse array of corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits across multiple policy fields.”

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To see the complete list of this year’s Cannabis Industry Power Players in NY, please click here: 2023 Cannabis Industry Power Players (politicsny.com)